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Conference Special Events

Have fun with friends old and new after the conference sessions end!

All special events require pre-registration during Conference Registration. Space is limited. If you have already registered and would like to join us please email MANY here.

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Sunday, April 6

7 - 9 PM

Support MANY/Support Museums Dinner

at the Johnson Museum of Art

Join us and your museum colleagues for a night of networking, inspiration, and celebration at the Johnson Museum of Art!

This special event, hosted inside the Johnson Museum of Art, designed by I. M. Pei on the Cornell University Campus, invites museum professionals to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas.

Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted selection of gourmet food and beverages as you mingle with peers and industry leaders in a space that celebrates creativity and innovation. The evening offers the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, share stories, and explore fresh approaches to museum work, all against the backdrop of breathtaking art and design.

Don't miss this change to strengthen your professional network and ignite your passion for the museum field.

Tickets

MANY members; $95

Non-members; $110

Complimentary transportation available to and from downtown Ithaca.

Johnson Museum of Art overlooking Cayuga Lake

Monday, April 7

6 - 8 PM

Night of Play at the Sciencenter

Step into a world of imagination and discovery at the Sciencenter and experience the joy and creativity that children's museums that bring to life, this time, just for you!

Reconnect with your inner child as you explore hands-on exhibits, engage in playful activities, and see how the Sciencenter's interactive spaces inspire learning and curiosity.

The evening is more than fun and games –it's a chance to meet colleagues, exchange ideas, and reflect on the power of play in museum experiences. Enjoy delicious refreshments from local Ithaca breweries, wineries, and cideries, and a casual atmosphere as you network with fellow professionals who share your passion for education, creativity, and community engagement.

Tickets

MANY members; $55

Non-members; $65

Complimentary transportation available to and from downtown Ithaca.

Ithaca Sciencenter

Conference Cancellation Policy

If for any reason, MANY cancels the conference, we will issue you a full refund.

If you cancel your registration before Friday March 31, that request must be made in writing via email to conference@nysmuseums.org. We will refund you the full amount of your registration, minus a $45 administrative fee.

Refunds requested after March 31 will not be granted, including requests made based on absence due to illness, late arrival and/or weather conditions. No refunds will be issued on special event tickets at any point due to restaurants and caterers requiring payment in advance; you are welcome to give or sell them to a colleague attending the conference.

Special event purchases are non refundable; restaurants and caterers require payment in advance.

Please see your hotel confirmation email for your individual hotel reservation cancellation policy.

Video/Photography Policy

By registering for and attending our Annual Conference "Cultivating Community: Looking In, Reaching Out" you grant the Museum Association of New York (MANY) and its authorized representatives permission to film, photograph, or otherwise record your participation in the conference and associated special events.

You further agree that such images, photographs, and recordings may be used by MANY without your prior approval in any form and for any lawful purpose including, without limitation, promoting MANY. Such use will not entitle you to any credit or compensation.

You release MANY, its officers, and employees from any liability connected with the use of any image, photograph, or recording taken during MANY's Annual Conference and associated special events.

Conference Code of Conduct

The Museum Association of New York (MANY) is dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming conference experience for all participants. All attendees are expected to follow this Code of Conduct, which applies to all pre-conference workshops, concurrent sessions, special events, and capstone experiences.

Compliance with the Code of Conduct is expected from all conference participants; including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, staff, organizers, contractors, volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors. Read more.

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